Restoration of Indigenous Place NamesPlace names can be more than just a place. These names can actually help to preserve a language and restore a culture. 
PeopleHumans have lived on, worshipped on, and studied the island's volcanoes for hundreds of years 
PlacesThis sacred landscape is filled with important and historic cultural sites 
Moʻolelo (Stories)Stories, myths, legends, and part of the cultural fabric of Hawaiʻi 
CollectionsThe museum and archive collection at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park consists of over 31,000 objects 
Special Centennial PublicationsRead a series of publications on the history of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, produced for the park's 100th anniversary in 2016 
PelePelehonuamea, the Hawaiian volcano deity and creator of volcanic landscapes |
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Last updated: May 20, 2021